Litchfield Senior High is a public high school in Litchfield, Minnesota, United States. Established in 1880. The official school colors are Green, Black, and White, with the mascot of the Dragons. The student body consists of approximately 548, with a total of about 1,700 students for District 465.
Serving 448 students in grades 9-12, Litchfield Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Litchfield Senior High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Litchfield school district, covering an area of approximately 241.8 square miles in Litchfield, MN. The typical drive to the school is between 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Litchfield Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Litchfield Senior High School's student population of 448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1880
School Calendar
School Rankings
Litchfield Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Litchfield Senior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#844 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Litchfield Senior High School's ranking?
Litchfield Senior High School is ranked #844 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Litchfield Senior High School often compared to?
Litchfield Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hutchinson Senior High School, Glencoe-silver Lake Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Litchfield Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Litchfield Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Litchfield Senior High School?
448 students attend Litchfield Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Litchfield Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Litchfield Senior High School?
Litchfield Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Litchfield Senior High School offer ?
Litchfield Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Litchfield Senior High School part of?
Litchfield Senior High School is part of Litchfield Public School District.
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